

The Alex Pierson Show
640 Toronto / Curiouscast
The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 8min
This woman survived the Holocaust - how does she feel about a Nazi being honoured in Canada?
Alex Pierson speaks with Holocaust survivor Eva Meisels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 18min
Why this Nazi hunter isn't surprised Canada honoured one in its House of Commons
Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Rambam, founder and CEO of Pallorium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 10min
Blacklocks Check-In: Style but no substance; Getting tough with sanctions?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the PM having the massive security apparatus of the state at his disposal and yet a Nazi was honoured in this place, Canadians face the ''terrible job'' of choosing between higher taxes or fewer services due to mounting federal debt, former governor David Dodge. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 11min
'Canadians deserve an answer': Why was a Nazi honoured in the House of Commons?
Alex Pierson speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 25min
Introducing... Global News' What Happened To...? The Thai Cave Rescue
The 2018 Thai cave rescue quickly became an international spectacle that captured the attention of people all around the world.Twelve boys and their soccer coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai when the cave suddenly flooded, trapping the team. Monsoon season came early that year, and the cave became blocked by heavy rainwater.On this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the incredible Thai Cave rescue mission. She speaks with diver Rick Stanton about the wins, the challenges and ultimately, how it was pulled off. She also speaks to water management expert Thanet Natisri to find out how the cave was made safe enough for divers to enter.Find out more at https://globalnews.ca/news/9733417/what-happened-to-thai-cave-rescue-part-1/Contact:Email: erica.vella@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 17min
Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman
This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about a hydrogen-powered planes that can fly you to London to San Francisco without a refuel, the TransUnion data breached, Elon Musks' Neuralink get a thumbs up, and a CEO robot that's shaking things up in the drink industry. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 11min
''How extensive is this evidence''? Trudeau is getting pressed by media about India allegations
Why is Justin Trudeau acting on this threat when he hasn't even come close to address Chinese Interference? Indo Canadians are now caught in the middle because of Trudeau's allegations. Was this announcement appropriate to bring up in Parliament? It's a serious accusation. Host Alex Pierson speak with Peter MacKay, lawyer and former federal Minister of Justice, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 9min
Canada Post broke privacy laws by gathering info from packages, envelopes: watchdog
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director at the Global Privacy and Security by Design Centre, former three-term privacy commissioner of Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 9min
India has suspended Visa services in Canada and it's effective immediately
India suspends Visa services in Canada , which is retaliation to Trudeau's bombshell he delivered on Monday. What does this mean for families, travel and students here? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Guidy Mamann, Immigration Lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 10min
Blacklocks Check-In: A ''flaming wall'' goes our economy
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Bank of Canada management including Tiff Macklem would face tighter public scrutiny under a private bill yesterday introduced the Senate, David Johnston in three months as cabinet ''rapporteur'' on Chinese Interference awarded millions in sole-sourced contracts to favoured consultants, records show. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


